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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,479.77, 363,811.68 and 243,329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,479.77, 363,811.68 and 243,329.28 is: 335,987.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,479.77 : 363,811.68 = 243,329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,479.77/363,811.68 = 243,329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,479.77x = 363,811.68 × 243,329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,479.77x = 88,526,034,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,526,034,149.99/263,479.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,987.97

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